Madrid is the perfect destination to enjoy Easter, combining tradition, culture and gastronomy. If you visit the city at this time of year, you'll find emblematic processions, unique flavors and activities that will make your stay unforgettable. Discover the best plans to experience Easter Week in Madrid.
1. Experience the impressive processions
The streets of Madrid are filled with emotion with the traditional processions. Throughout the week, different brotherhoods go through the city with religious images, solemn music and great devotion. Among the most outstanding are:
📍 Holy Wednesday: Procession of Nuestro Padre Jesús de la Salud and María Santísima de las Antiguas.
📍 Holy Friday: Cristo del Pozo and Nuestra Señora de los Dolores.
📍 Palm Sunday: La Borriquita and Cristo de la Fe and el Perdón.
From the Hotel Cortezo, located right in the centre, you can easily access the main processional routes.
2. Enjoy the best Easter Week gastronomy
A must at this time of year is torrijas, the most emblematic Easter dessert in Madrid. Different bakeries offer traditional and creative versions. Some of the best ones you'll find at:
🍞 Cercadillo, Formentor and La Oriental - Awarded in different editions for their excellence.
🍯 Moulin Chocolat and Panod - For those looking for innovative flavours.
You can't leave without trying this typical sweet accompanied by a coffee in one of the most charming cafés in the city.
3. Experience the Tamborrada and the Resurrection Festival
If you want to immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere of Easter Week in Madrid, don't miss these events:
🥁 Tamborrada in Plaza Mayor (Easter Sunday) - An impressive parade of drums and bass drums to commemorate the Resurrection of Christ.
🎶 Resurrection Party in Cibeles (26 April) - A free festival with artists such as Cali & El Dandee and Beret, ideal for enjoying a festive atmosphere with live music.
Experience Easter Week from the heart of Madrid
Madrid offers an Easter Week full of tradition and culture. Staying at Hotel Cortezo, right in the centre, will allow you to enjoy all these plans without worrying about travelling.
📍 Book your stay and experience an unforgettable Holy Week in Madrid. 🙌🏻✨